December weather forecastMontpellier, France
December
Weather in December
December welcomes winter with notable lowering of temperatures, falling to a nippy 11.7°C (53.1°F) high and 7.7°C (45.9°F) low. The city observes lower rainfall compared to November, giving way to drier winter days. Despite the shorter daylight hours, there is a relative increase in sunshine hours, providing occasional bright intervals in otherwise cloudy days. The year ends on a winter note, as Montpellier readies for the festive season with colder and more windy environment.Temperature
The onset of December brings with it an average high-temperature of a fresh 11.7°C (53.1°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. In Montpellier, nights during December observe an average temperature decrease to a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F).Humidity
In December, the average relative humidity in Montpellier is 73%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout December, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Montpellier, there are 107.4 rainfall days, and 384mm (15.12") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Montpellier, France, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.On the first day of December in Montpellier, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:17 CET.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in December is 5.8h.UV index
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Average temperature in December
Montpellier, France
- Average high temperature in December: 11.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.8°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 7.7°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (6.2°C).
Average pressure in December
Montpellier, France
- Average pressure in December: 1020.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Montpellier, France
- Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.7km/h).
Average humidity in December
Montpellier, France
- Average humidity in December: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is November (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (64%).
Average rainfall in December
Montpellier, France
- Average rainfall in December: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Montpellier, France
- Average rainfall days in December: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in December
Montpellier, France
- Average snowfall in December: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Montpellier, France
- Average snowfall days in December: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Montpellier, France
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in December
Montpellier, France
- Average sunshine days in December: 20.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
Average UV index in December
Montpellier, France
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in December
Montpellier, France
- Average cloud cover in December: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in December
Montpellier, France
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
